In my previous post, I covered two of the more disturbing stories about brothers who are turned into birds, “The Twelve Wild Geese” and “The Twelve Wild Ducks.” Those two tales get points for blood and wickedness, but I just can’t get behind Snow-White-and-Rose-Red as a character, partly because her name is ridiculous, and partly […]

It may not be the best-known of fairy tales, but “The Wild Swans” and related stories are among my favorites.In this particular set of tales, we see brothers who are turned into birds, whether by a parent’s foolish wish or a witch or fairy’s curse, and their younger sister’s quest to break the enchantment.[…]

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This blog is written by Amanda Cibulka, who entered the dark labyrinth of lore and legend years ago, and has been lost there ever since. Come on in. Bring your own thread, and try not to to trip on any bones.More